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Few of us the in West would change the comforts of modern civilization to the nomadic existence of Eskimos. Yet they have something most of us glamor, no acne – or, I should say, had. When Canadian Eskimos started moving into towns and permanent settlements many notes changes in their health. Another condition has become […]

A 2012 Italian study shows why you should think twice before indulging in carbohydrates. The study compared acne patients to people with clear skin and showed significant insulin resistance and much higher insulin level in acne group. Why insulin matters As I’ve explained many times, insulin is a cornerstone hormone in acne. Increase in insulin […]

It’s said that a marriage in Hollywood is successful if it outlasts milk. Then the golden anniversary must be when the marriage outlasts acne milk caused. There’s now good evidence to say that milk causes acne. Studies show higher rates of acne in those who drink more milk. Furthermore, milk increases the hormones that increase […]

Sugar and spice and all things nice may be what little girls are made of. But we can equally say, milk and sugar and all things sweet, that’s what little pimples are made of. Leaving poetics behind, we come to the point of this post. Does sugar cause acne? The short answer is yes, and […]

Some bodybuilders face a frustrating dilemma. Going to the gym messes up their skin, something known as bodybuilding acne. Unfortunately for acne-prone people bodybuilding and clear skin can be inherently opposing goals. The more gains you make on one front the more you slip back on the other. In this post I’ll explain the surprising […]

Big muscles are built with whey protein powders. But can we also say the same about big pimples? Can whey protein cause acne? Anecdotal evidence is all over the map, as usual. Some say whey protein causes breakouts, while others claim no effect. In this post we’ll see what the science has to say about […]

Getting diagnosed with a cancer is perhaps one of the most horrifying things. Often it means you are going to die slowly and there’s not much you can do about it. Similarly hearing a doctor describe your acne as hormonal can feel equally bad. Why? Because hormonal acne is often seen as something that’s out […]

In The Art of War Sun Tzu writes: ”Know the enemy and know yourself; in a hundred battles you will never be in peril.” This advice wins battles not only in the field but also on your skin. So if you don’t wish to be in peril in your fight against acne, you should take […]

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